Taiwan’s export orders reached a record high in 2025, driven by increased demand for AI and high-performance computing, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Total export orders for the year rose 26% year-on-year to US$744 billion, with December orders increasing 43.8%, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of 36.3%.

This marked the 11th consecutive month of growth.

Orders from Taiwan’s tech companies, including TSMC, a leading contract chipmaker, are seen as indicators of global tech demand. TSMC reported a 35% rise in Q4 profit last week.

The ministry forecasted January export orders to grow between 45.7% and 49.9% compared to the previous year.

🔗 Source: Reuters